2025 Fall Scholarship Awards Announcement

On By Danielle Olson

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The Lisa Michelle Memorial Fund is pleased to announce the recipients of our 2025 Fall scholarships. This scholarship fund was established to recognize and assist students who have lost a parent/guardian, grandparent, sibling, and/or spouse to substance abuse. These applicant’s stories stood out among the rest and we are proud to assist in their academic journey.

2025 Fall Scholarship Recipient – 1st Place $1,000

Camryn Honea, Metropolitan State University of Denver

2025 Fall Scholarship Recipient – 2nd Place $500

Kaylee Cueli, Hamline University

2025 Fall Scholarship Recipient – 3rd Place $250

Jacie Manning, Carlow University

Last Day to Submit to the Inaugural Art Contest

On By Danielle Olson

Today is the last day to submit to our annual art contest for High School, Middle School, and Elementary School age groups who have lost a parent/guardian, grandparent, and/or sibling to substance abuse.

We hope that this will allow these students to tap into the depths of grief and translate those feelings into creativity. Whether it’s through a painting, sculpture, drawing, or any other art medium, they can use their emotions as fuel to make something meaningful and cathartic.

One winner in each school type will receive a $500 prize. (High School Group $500; Middle School Group $500; Elementary School Group $500)

Submissions will be accepted from June 1, 2025 to August 31, 2025. Winners will be announced September 20, 2025 which is the 10 year anniversary of the Lisa Michelle Memorial Fund!

Please share with your friends, family, and local schools to spread the word about our new contest that helps younger individuals who have lost a family member to substance abuse.

Application and submission criteria: The LMM Fund Art Contest Application